Port's Hartlett at peace again in AFL

Hartlett endured a tumultuous AFL off-season, when he was shopped around last October and considered leaving the club.

But the 26-year-old says his decision to stay has gifted him greater clarity about his AFL career.

"That all unfolded over a month or two," Hartlett told AAP.

"As soon as I had made my decision to stay here and put it behind me, the focus was entirely on the upcoming season - how I can get better individually, how I can help improve the team and build relationships that way.

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"That decision that was made a while ago doesn't impact me whatsoever."

Hartlett's decision to stay at Port has been followed by a shift from the midfield to a half-back. And the 128-gamer couldn't be more content.